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Burnout

from Dystopia - Album by Oïkoumen

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lyrics

Late, I am late !
I am fried but I have to fulfil my tasks.
Mandatory, imperious.
I just want it to stop ! I wish it could stop. No more!
It’s my fault.
Maladaptive response to stress and anxiety.
Lousy !
Why do I persist in burning my health out
No, time to crack.
Stay focused and optimized.
Efficient.
Haha haha haha ha !
You’re kidding ?!
Don’t you see all the work I have made for you ? Haha ha haha….

I gave you my soul, but you don’t give a clue.
All my energy was stolen from me.
My hopes turned into frustration.
And now I just feel like, I’m apathetic.

Burnout ! Burnout ! Burnout !
(Why do you think we hire you fellow ? You’re not as efficient as expected. You’re a looser. A looser !)

Always saving time, always act like a robot
Time to break it down, decelerate, take back our time….
Why do we think we’re lagging behind when we are fast as light ?
We need to slow down or we are going into the wall.

Slow down, slow down….. / A new start !

I no longer want to follow this path, to stress disorder.
Oh I wish I could sleep again… Be serene… However….
tic tac the clock is ticking x4
tic tac…clock is ticking x4
tic tac…clock….ticking x4
No, no, that’s enough ! x4
I can’t find the rest….


I’m just a vacant shell, out of order.
My lungs hurt me, it’s hard to breathe.
My heart’s beating, racing… I am winded
I should take a break, give an end and flee.
Run out of pain and try to start over.

Always saving time, always act like a robot
Time to break it down, decelerate, take back our time….
Why do we think we’re lagging behind when we are fast as light ?
We need to slow down or we are going into the wall.

Slow down, slow down…..

credits

from Dystopia - Album, track released November 4, 2022
Guitars & composition : Elie Veux.
Vocals & lyrics : Laura Mazard.
Bass & programming : Yael Febvray.
Drums (session) : Clément Denys
Mix & Mastering : Flavien Morel

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Oïkoumen Paris, France

Oïkoumen is an engaged prog/symphonic metal band with tensed riffs and emotional melodies. The band was founded in 2017 by Elie V. composer and Laura M. lyricist. Yael F. joined in 2018 as the bass player and Amaury Didon in 2023 as the drums player.

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